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Friday, 9 October, 2026

Oppenheimer Research Conference hosts unique wine tasting to mark 20 years of WWF Conservation Champions

Oppenheimer Generations Research and Conservation (OGRC) has partnered with WWF South Africa’s Conservation Champions to demonstrate how the wine industry can support environmental goals.

Tuesday, 25 August, 2026

De Wetshof Limestone Hill Chardonnay 2026: A vintage of precision and poise

De Wetshof’s latest Limestone Hill Chardonnay reflects an exceptionally even growing season, careful harvesting and the distinctive limestone soils of Robertson.

Wednesday, 29 July, 2026

De Wetshof news: Winter vineyard update, new vintage releases, events and more

De Wetshof shares news on what's happening in the vineyards, the new vintage releases of the Limestone Hill and The Shard Chardonnays, and red wines finding favour with wine lovers.

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Thursday, 9 July, 2026

Out and About with wine.co.za: A winemaker's lunch, an old vine Chenin Blanc launch, wine awards and more

From a winemaker's lunch with up-and-coming chefs to the first of the awards season's functions, here's what wine.co.za has been up to lately.

Friday, 26 June, 2026

De Wetshof The Shard: When glass reveals Chardonnay's true nature

Innovation in wine seldom arrives with a bang. More often it begins as a quiet question: what if we did things differently?

Friday, 26 June, 2026

Results of the Cabernet Sauvignon Challenge 2026

Organised by Events by Celia, the 4th Cabernet Sauvignon Challenge was judged in Cape Town on 4 June by a panel of three Cape Wine Masters: Christine Rudman (as chair), winemaker Clive Torr, and chef Janine van Zyl.

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Friday, 5 June, 2026

Cherrystone Hill Pinot Noir: De Wetshof's new velvet seduction

De Wetshof Estate's new Cherrystone Hill Pinot Noir 2025 speaks the language of Pinot Noir fluently, satisfying both the curious newcomer and the seasoned devotee.

Thursday, 16 April, 2026

De Wetshof news: Wine Paris, harvest 2026 and wine awards

De Wetshof shares their experience of Wine Paris, reflects on their 2026 harvest and shares their latest wine award.

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Wednesday, 8 April, 2026

#wineforgood: Local inspiration to reduce, reuse, recycle

The South African wine industry continues to make meaningful strides toward a circular economy, from lighter bottles to waste diversion.

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Monday, 23 March, 2026

De Wetshof Limestone Hill Chardonnay 2025 shines at prestigious Chardonnay du Monde competition

De Wetshof Estate saw its famed Limestone Hill Chardonnay 2025 awarded a prestigious gold medal at the 33rd Chardonnay du Monde competition held in Burgundy, France.

Monday, 15 December, 2025

De Wetshof news: Summer vines, wine awards, holidays and more

With the festive spirit in the air, and a season of rest and holiday beckoning, De Wetshof’s vineyards appear to be coming to the party.

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Monday, 8 December, 2025

Tasting the elements in 2025

Looking back on the year that was, Graham Howe highlights the major trends on the Cape wine tasting circuit.

Tuesday, 25 November, 2025

De Wetshof's global salute: IWSC names Robertson estate among top 50 wine producers

In a world where wine competitions rise and fall with the vintage winds, true gravitas is earned not through a single medal, but through the unwavering rhythm of excellence year after year.

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Wednesday, 29 October, 2025

The new world of golden globes

This year Diemersdal and De Wetshof released the first Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay in South Africa to be made in glass Wineglobes. Graham Howe reports.

Monday, 27 October, 2025

De Wetshof news: Spring in the winelands, a chefs lunch and competition season success

In spring, the Robertson winelands stir with a quiet rebirth. It's the perfect time to visit De Wetshof Estate for an immersion into a noble wine culture.

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